WPBN: In spite of the fact that it is common knowledge that New Yorkers have high winter heating costs on an annual basis, it is possible that a new stimulus check will be of assistance to them in addressing this problem.
As a means of assisting those who are in the greatest need, the government provides a benefit that is designed to alleviate the financial burden that comes with having to pay to keep their houses warm during excessively hot weather.
This, in turn, helps to save important energy services and lessen the hazards to people’s health. Residents of disadvantaged populations in a city that has one of the highest expenses of living in the country are eligible to receive a stimulus check of up to $996 through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
A new stimulus check with a value of around $900 will be distributed to citizens of New York.
Even if heating is already included in a person’s rent, they are still eligible to get this stimulus payment, which allows them to pay for fuel and utilities, as well as the replacement and maintenance of HVAC equipment.
In addition, beginning on January 2, 2025, applications for emergency benefits for the years 2024–2025 will be accepted; eligibility is evaluated by a number of factors, including income, the resources that are available, and the type of situation.
It is important to keep in mind that the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) offer a stimulus check to homes that satisfy specific standards regarding their size and annual income. Additionally, the type of heating also plays a role in determining the amount of assistance that is supplied.
In the following table, you can find the maximum annual income for each household size for the years 2024–2025:
| Number of People | Income ($) |
| 1 person | 47,890 |
| 2 persons | 62,570 |
| 3 people | 68,312 |
| 4 people | 76,681 |
| 5 people | 83,470 |
Homeowners in the state of New York should also take into consideration the fact that the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will only accept the following types of heating sources:
- Electricity
- Natural gas
- Oil and kerosene
- Propane
- Coal
- Wood and wood pellets
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How will the $900 stimulus payment be distributed to the locals?
Homes that pay directly for heat make regular payments to the supplier of the household’s main source of heat, which are based on actual use. The HEAP program states that each home may qualify for a periodic payment if:
- A family member may be a US citizen or a qualifying non-citizen.
- According to the table below, your household’s gross monthly income is at or below the current income recommendations for your household size.
- You are eligible to receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),
- You get either Code A Supplemental Security Income (SSI Living Alone) or Temporary Assistance (TA).
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| HEAP benefit amount | Living situation |
| $21 | Qualifying households that live in group homes or government-subsidized housing and whose rent includes heat. |
| $45 or $50 | Households that are eligible if heating costs are included in their rent. |
| $900 + applicable add-ons | Qualifying residences whose main source of heat is propane, kerosene, or oil and who pay the vendor directly for their heating expenses. |
| $635 + applicable add-ons | Households that use wood, wood pellets, coal, corn, or another deliverable fuel as their primary source of heat and that pay the vendor directly for their heating costs. |
| $400 + applicable add-ons | Eligible houses that pay the vendor directly according to their actual usage and rely on electricity or natural gas as their primary source of heat. |
Additionally, the base regular benefit will be increased by $61 if the household’s gross income is below Tier 1.
On the application date, the gross income of the household must be at or below 130% of the federal poverty level for the size of the household, or at least one adult household member must be continuously receiving TANF, SNAP, or SSI support.
It is crucial to remember that the household’s gross income and residence determine Tier I eligibility.
Last but not least, the stimulus check or base regular benefit amount will be increased by $35 if there is a vulnerable member of the household who is 60 years of age or older, younger than six, or has a persistent disability.
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